Senior Actuary, AI-Driven Risk & Valuation Lead

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group is seeking a senior corporate actuary to lead experience investigations and assumption setting for risk management. You will drive improvements in investigation techniques, data quality, and the adoption of modern tools, including AI where appropriate.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as CFOs, Exco, and Board committees to deliver actionable insights. The role also focuses on developing robust controls across the insurance value chain and guiding a team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science is required.
• Qualified Fellow Actuary status required/advantageous.
• 7+ years' experience in corporate actuarial life office valuations.
• Experience with machine learning and AI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead experience investigations and assumption development for risk management.
• Drive improvements in investigation techniques and data quality.
• Develop management information to inform business actions and strategy.
• Collaborate with CFOs, Exco, and Board committees.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Machine learning

AI capabilities

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Actuarial Science

Fellow Actuary

Job description

Absa Group is seeking a senior corporate actuary to lead experience investigations and assumption setting for risk management. You will drive improvements in investigation techniques, data quality, and the adoption of modern tools, including AI where appropriate.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as CFOs, Exco, and Board committees to deliver actionable insights. The role also focuses on developing robust controls across the insurance value chain and guiding a team of